Emerald Lake - Yukon
by Juergen Weiss
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Emerald Lake - Yukon
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Juergen Weiss
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Emerald Lake is a lake in the southern Yukon, notable for its intense green color. It is located on the South Klondike Highway at kilometer 117.5 (mile 73.5), measured from Skagway, Alaska. The color derives from light reflecting off white deposits of marl, a mixture of clay and calcium carbonate, at the bottom of the shallow waters.
The high concentration of calcium carbonate in the water here comes from limestone gravels eroded from the nearby mountains and deposited here 14,000 years ago by the glaciers of the last ice age. Glacial erosion was likewise responsible for scooping out the shallow lakebed.
Hypoxic conditions during the summer may contribute to carbonate deposition and marl formation. (Resource Wikipedia).
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November 15th, 2009
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Lynn Bawden
An awesomely beautiful scene, Juergen. I love the colors and the clarity you captured ~ Lynn
Brian Chase
Beautiful scene with great colours
Juergen Weiss replied:
I'm pleased that you like my " Emerald Lake " - Image, Brian ! Thank YOU ! All the Best ...
Dan Mihai
Beautiful green, lush landscape!
Juergen Weiss replied:
Thank you for dropping by and making your wonderful comment, Dan ! Regards, Juergen
Vladimir Kholostykh
Great Lanscape! I added this picture to my favorites. I like many other of your shots. Best regards!
Juergen Weiss
I'm pleased that you like this one so much ... ! Its also one of my personal favourites ! Thank you, Juergen
Diana Nigon
Such gorgeous color! I especially love the water's clarity and turquoise color! A Grand landscape...
Lois Bryan
what an incredible vista, Juergen ... what a glimpse of a world that so many of us would so love to see!!! Thank you for sharing it with us!!!!!! WOW!!!
Juergen Weiss
Thank you everyone for your great comments ! So much appreciated ... All the Best, Juergen
Meilena Hauslendale
Juergen love your style of photography, it is a breath of fresh air just to look at!
Jan Amiss Photography
This is one of those "wish I was there" shots! So gorgeous. The place where I shot the "wild and free" was in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Thanks for your nice comments.
Juergen Weiss
Thank you for your kind comments, Sharon & Nina ! Greatly appreciated ! All the Best, Juergen
Sharon Mau
Aloha Juergen, it is a sensational view. You are invited to add this lovely landscape to All Countries Wetlands Ponds Lakes and Rivers, as well as Forests, Americas Rural Urban Wild Free and Dimensions. Check my bio for the hyperlinks. What a beauty :))))